Chapter 1 Part 1 pp. 7-10 small copy; pp. 1-5 large copy New Vocabulary 1. reverberation - echo back 2. vanity - too much pride in one's looks and/or abilities 3. Calvinism- a protestant form of Christianity 4. vigorous- energetic; strong and active 5. secession- a formal withdrawing from an organization.
Students- you must write vocabulary before you begin the reading and answer the questions. Please skip5 lines between each question. due Friday, Jan. 15th pp. 1-11 1. Which two characters are introduced at the beginning of the story? 2. What type of activity are the two engaged in on the field? 3. What is the setting at the beginning of the story? For example what is the time(give the month/year), what is the place(state). 4. Ellen tends to favor her youngest child. Why? 5. What is Shadrach Yale's relation to the Creighton family? total: 5pts.
Ch. 1 Pt. 2 pp.11-16 small copy pp. 6-12 large copy
Vocabulary : exasperated; tariff; conviction; esteem (4pts.) 1. Who is Ellen Creighton referring to when she speaks of "the little ones up on Walnut Hill"? (1 pt.) 2. When Jethro tells his Ma about a man who watched the planets in relation to the Sun, who is he talking about? (1pt.) 3. The Creightons have a family history of fighting in American wars Name three (3) of Jethro's relatives who fought for America and the wars they were involved in. (3 pts.) 4. Explain the tragedy that befell ( came upon ) Mary Creighton. (1pt.)
Ch. 1 part 3 Vocabulary 10. defiance- standing up against authority and refusing to obey it 11. intervene- to come between; to come between people to settle a dispute. 12. acrid - sharp; bitter; stinging to the mouth, skin or eyes. 13. contentment - ease of mind; being pleased; satisfied. 14. pang - a sudden short, sharp pain or feeling. 15. sorghum - a tropical cereal grass that resembles corn; feed often used for farm animals. 16. amiable- having a friendly and good-natured personality.
Ch. 1 part 3 Questions on ll pp.17-26 small copy pp. 12 -22 large copy
1. What was Matt Creighton's response when his neighbors called for Travis Burdow's head? 2. In what type of house did Jethro Creighton live in? *3 Why did Jethro wish that the glacier would have gone "only another hundred miles"? 4. Who comes for an overnight visit at the end of Ch. 1? How is he related to the Creighton's? Vocabulary Part 3 Ch.1 17. aloof - away at some distance; apart; not interested. 18. elicite- draw forth; bring out 19. monotony- sameness of tone or pitch; lack of variety.
Chapter 2 Part 1 pp. 27-31 small book;large copy pp.23- bottom of 27 due Thurs. February 4th
1. slang is often used in this book. Translate into proper English this sentence as asked by Matt Crieghton: " Will Kaintuck go secesh, Wilse?" 2. Wilse is confident that a powerful European country will come to the aid of the South. Which country does he speak of and why would that country help the South? 3. Wilse Graham gives two (2) reasons why slavery is acceptable. State one of his reasons. 4. Matt Creighton makes an observation about human nature over a vast period of time. What is his observation?
Chapter 2 pt. 2 pp. 32-36
1. What news does Shad Yale bring back from town?
2. What was President Lincoln's response to this attack on federal property?
Chapter two - vocabulary
20. tremulous - trembling; quivering; timid; fearful 21. stern - harshly firm: hard; strict 22. festering - form pus; cause soreness or pain; to decay or rot. 23. tumult - noise or uproar; a violent disturbance or disorder. 24. provisions - a supply of food and drink; supplies 25. militia- a military force consisting of citizens trained for war
Across Five Aprils Ch. 3 pt. 1 small copy pp. 37-43 due Mon. February 22nd
1. Name the first TRUE battle of the Civil War (hint: it is not Ft. Sumter). 2. At the beginning of the war (summer of 1861) who had the upper hand at winning battles, the Union or the Confederacy?
Quiz on Across Five Aprils vocab. Ch. 1 and 2 25 words on February 24th Happy Birthday Kaitlyn R.!
Ch.3 Part 2 due Mon. February 22nd 1. Jethro's brother Bill gets into a fight. With whom does he get into a fight with? 2. What decision does Bill make after the fight?Where is he going? 3. Why did Bill put money in the family Bible? 4. At the end of ch.3 Jethro cries uncontrollably because he remembers what his ma said about long journeys. What was it that she said.
Chapter 4 Vocabulary 1. annex- to join or add to a larger more importatnt thing; to add on 2. admonish - to scold gently; to advise against something. 3. tyrannical - cruel; unjust 4. abrupt - a sudden change; unexpected 5. insignificant - unimportant; petty; of no consequence ; trivial 6. sober - not drunk; serious; calm; quiet 7. pompous - trying to seem important or magnificient; self- important
Chapter 4 part 1 small copy pp. 47-52 due Tues. 9/30 large copy pp. 47 - 52
1. a) Which Union general begins to have success in the Western theatre of the war? b) What was this general's nickname? 2. Tom writes a letter home. Give one description, provided by Tom, about the horrors of war. 3. a) Which of Jethro's parents would allow Jenny to marry Shad? b) What is the reason the other parent gives for NOT allowing Jenny to marry?
Ch. 4 pt2 pp53- Across Five Aprils
1. Shadrach Yale plans on putting his teaching career on hold. What are his upcoming plans? 2. Which two forts did the Union army capture " out west" ? 3. What rebuke does Shad give Jethro that Jethro remembers for the rest of his days? 4. What do Shad and Jenny have planned for Jethro's future?
Ch. 5 Across Five Aprils due
1. Ellen Creighton has an addiction. What is it? 2. What new responsibility does Matt Creighton give his son Jethro now that he is ten years old? 3. What favor does Jethro say he will do for Jake Rosco? 4. Only one time during the entire wagon ride to town does Jethro feel scared. When is it? 5. A man in the general store by the name of Wortman gives Jethro "the business"(give him a hard time) . What does he needle Jethro about?
2nd sheet 6. a) What is the proper name of the newspaper editor who takes a shining to Jethro? b) What is his nickname? 7. a) Who climbs aboard Jethro's wagon on his way home? b) Why did this person climb aboard the wagon? 8. Explain why it is a good thing this person was aboard Jethro's wagon. 9, Who loses a horse in the incident?
Across Five Aprils Ch. 6 pt. 1 pp. 90-98 small copy pp. 95-105 large copy
1. Jethro states that childhood left him the last week of March, 1862. Explain why he feels that way. 2. According to pioneer philosophy, does a father usually praise his children when they work hard on the farm? Why or why not? 3. Jethro experienced one last childish tantrum that Spring of 1862. It was because of Jenny's letter from Shad. Why was Jethro upset and hurt by the letter?
(research bonus ques) What famous battle is Ed Turner referring to when he talks to Jethro while he is plowing the Creighton's field?
Ch.6 Pt.II pp.99-107 small copy 106-114 large copy due Mon.. 10/27
1. Nancy tries to explain to Jethro how a letter, at times, is only meant for one reader. How does she relay this thought to Jethro?
2. a) What trouble comes in the middle of the night for the Creighton's? b) What do the good neighbors of the Creighton's do in response to this trouble?
3. At the end of Ch. 6 the attack on the Creighton farm finally comes. What happens?
Vocabulary from chapters 5-7 1. subtly - to work unnoticeably or secretly; delicate 2. transition - a change or passing from one condition, place, thing, topic, or activity to another 3. tranquil - calm; peaceful, quiet 4. appreciative - to value highly; to be thankful for; to recognize the quality of. 5. dreary - without cheer 6. shun - to keep away from because of dislike; avoid 7. wistful - longing; yearning 8. extravagance - wastefulness; careless and lavish spending; excess
Questions from Ch. 7 Part One pp. 108-113 small copy
1. a) What tragic news does Don Lawrence bring to the Creightons b) When and where did the tragedy occur? 2. Who was Jethro named after? *BONUS - How many children did Ellen Creighton have?
Ch. 7 pt. 2 small copy pp. 114-118 large copy 122- 128 1. Justice finally finds the ruffian Guy Wortman. Explain what happens to Guy and how the community responded to the incident.
2. According to Jethro (and many others) which side had the more effective generals in that Summer of '62, the Union or the Confederacy?
3. Who were the two generals in Jethro's mind that were getting the job done?
Chapter 8 pt 1 small copy pp. 119-125 large copy pp. 129-136 1. Although Jethro did not realize it at the time, the Battle of Shiloh held great importance for the Union. Why? 2. It's April of 1862 and Jethro's neighbors are very critical (harsh) of a Union general. Who is the general and why are they critical? 3. Shadrach Yale's letter gives a conflicting opinion of this man, as stated by most of the Union Army. How do they feel about him?
Chapter 8 pt. 2 AND Chapter 9 pt. 1 due Monday, Nov. 17th On separate sheets of loose leaf please
Questions from Ch. 8 pt.2 1. Shadrach sends another letter to the Creighton's. Which battle does he write about? Is it a Union victory or defeat? 2. How are things looking for the Union during the winter of 1862-1863? Questions from ch. 9 pt. 1 1. How could a person avoid the draft in the spring of 1863? 2. Between what ages were men being drafted for the war? 3. a) Who comes to the Creighton farm and has questions for Matt Creighton? b) Who are they looking for? 4. Describe Eb when Jethro finds him in the woods.
Ch. 9 pt. 2 small copy p.136 to end of ch. large copy 148-162 due Tuesday, Nov. 18th, 2014 1. Does Eb feel regret in deserting or is he glad that he ran away? Write a sentence from the book that supports your answer. 2. What conflict is Jethro having with himself over Eb's situation. 3. What does Jethro do in order to try and find a solution to his dilemma? Who does he turn to? 4. What was the answer, that was received via (by way of) the mail, to his problem?
For those of you who are bored out of your minds!!!!!! Here are some Across Five April questions for you Snowbound Edition!!
Chapter 10 pt. 1 1a) During which battle in the Spring of 1863 did the Union suffer another major defeat. b) Who was the Union general in charge? 2. a) Which state did Gen. Lee march into in June of 1863? b) Northerners were scared that Lee might capture which cities (list 4 of them). 3. Where did a battle of immense scale take place in the early days of July 1863? 4. a) Who won this battle? b) How did the winning army miss out on achieving a "complete" victory during this battle? 5. Shortly after this victory in the east, Grant achieves success where in the west?
Ch. 10 pt. 2 1. a) Why is Jenny off to Washington D.C. ? b) Who is Jenny's traveling companion? (chaperone} 2. Explain why it was a good decision to let Jenny go to Washington D.C.? 3. Matt Creighton gives his consent to what? 4. What was the setting for Jenny's "Big Day"?
Ch. 11 pt. 1 small copy p. 160-165 New Vocab!! Please put in your Social NB. If you do not have it at home you can do it later. 1. Pandemonium - riotous disorder; lawless confusion; wild uproar 2. vindictiveness - out to get revenge; revengeful 3. clemency - being compassionate; lenient; mild 4. tenacity - to keep a firm hold of; to cling tightly to 5. amnesty - a pardon of offenses against the government 6. deluded - to mislead; to deceive; to cheat someone's hopes of
Questions from ch. 11 pt. 1 1. Who is the "Rock of Chickamauga" ? Is he a Union or Confederate soldier? Also, how did he earn that nickname? (3pts.) 2. How did northern newspapers feel about Lincoln's Gettysburg Address? 3. a) What did President Lincoln promise Confederate soldiers if they gave up? b) What percent of a state's voters were needed, according to Lincoln, to re-enter the Union IF they swore allegiance to the Union?
Ch. 11 pt. 2 1. How did some Northerners feel about President Lincoln's plan for amnesty for the Confederates? 2. What was the difference between Union Generals George B. McClellan and Ulysses S. Grant when it came to fighting "Bobby Lee"? 3. In the Summer of 1864, what was the general attitude of the people in the North - was it one of jubilation or consternation? 4 a) Whom did the Northern democrats nominate for president in August of 1864? b) Did this person accept the nomination or not?
Ch. 11 pt. 3
1. A series of battles are mentioned, all taking place in 1864, who is getting the upper hand at this stage of the war? 2. Does Lincoln get re-elected in 1864? How does the Union army vote? 3. The Creighton's received a letter from John. Who does John find in a rebel prison camp? What important piece of info. does this prisoner want related to the Creighton family?
Ch. 12 pt. 1
1. What was the name of the army that made up Sherman's "March to the Sea"?
2. Sherman's army really made which state pay, because it was the one that started "secesh" in the first place.
3. State three examples, as stated by Ed Turner, that the war would soon be over for the South because of these Union triumphs.
Ch. 12 pt. 2
1. Jethro has a conversation w/ Ross Milton about the peace after the war. Which, according to Milton, are easier to heal - the physical scars of war (as upon the land) or the emotional scars (that are in people's hearts)?
2. What does the 13th Amendment state?
3. Jethro has hopes in one man to help bind up the nations emotional scars. Who is that man?
4. What concern does Ross Milton have concerning the ex-slaves?
Ch. 12 pt. 3
1. Where does the Confederacy surrender to the Union?
2. Nancy Creighton brings tragic news to Jethro while he is out plowing the fields. What is the news?
3. How does Jethro take this news that Nancy brings him?
4. Who comes back to the farm and brings Jethro some happiness to counter his grief?